Coptic Capital Letter Khi Letter
Ⲭ is the Coptic capital letter khi (Unicode U+2CAC), used to write Coptic text.
U+2CAC
Ⲭ is a Coptic uppercase character used in the Coptic alphabet. It corresponds to the letter “khi” in Coptic writing. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode/HTML/escape forms in software.
Coptic Capital Letter Khi Letter Meaning
Ⲭ (Coptic Capital Letter Khi) is an uppercase letter from the Coptic Unicode block. In Coptic writing, it represents the “khi” sound/letter within the language’s alphabetic system. Because it is a specific letter form (capital), it’s typically used at the beginning of words or in stylistic capitalization contexts, just like other uppercase letters. When you’re building digital text, forms, fonts, or editorial content, use the exact character Ⲭ (U+2CAC) to ensure correct spelling and consistent typography.
Common uses
- •Copying and pasting Coptic text that requires the uppercase “khi” letter
- •Typography and font testing to confirm capital letter rendering (U+2CAC)
- •Labeling or transcription work in academic or publishing contexts
- •Digital documents where exact Coptic letter forms must be preserved
- •Programming, templates, and data entry that output Coptic characters
Examples
Ⲭ Coptic Capital Letter Khi
- ⲬⲬⲉⲣⲟ ⲃⲱⲗ
- ⲬⲬⲓⲣⲉ ⲧⲱⲛ
- ⲬⲬⲁⲣⲓⲟⲩⲥ
- ⲬⲬⲟⲩⲣⲟ ⲫⲓⲗⲟⲩ
- ⲬⲬⲙⲟⲩⲛⲧ ⲣⲟⲙⲫ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2CAC | |
| HTML Entity | Ⲭ | |
| HTML Code | Ⲭ | |
| CSS | \2CAC | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11436 | |
| Decimal | 11436 |
How to type Coptic Capital Letter Khi Letter (Ⲭ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11436 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2CAC then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2CAC. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2cac, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ⲭ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Coptic Capital Letter Khi letter mean?
Ⲭ (Coptic Capital Letter Khi) is an uppercase letter from the Coptic Unicode block. In Coptic writing, it represents the “khi” sound/letter within the language’s alphabetic system. Because it is a specific letter form (capital), it’s typically used at the beginning of words or in stylistic capitalization contexts, just like other uppercase letters. When you’re building digital text, forms, fonts, or editorial content, use the exact character Ⲭ (U+2CAC) to ensure correct spelling and consistent typography.
What is the Unicode code point for Ⲭ?
The Unicode code point for Ⲭ is U+2CAC.
How do I type Ⲭ using Unicode escapes in JavaScript?
You can use the escape \\u{2CAC}.
What is the HTML entity for Ⲭ?
The HTML entity is Ⲭ.
Is Ⲭ different from the small “khi” letter?
Yes. Ⲭ is the Coptic capital letter khi, so it’s the uppercase form. The lowercase form is a different character.